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- Tue Nov 08, 2022 1:25 pm
- Forum: PERFORMANCE
- Topic: 2000 Outrage 18 with 225-HP Cannot Stay on Plane at Low Speed
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Re: 2000 Outrage 18 with 225-HP Cannot Stay on Plane at Low Speed
I didn't want to call out companies that have conflicting [propeller selection advice] and possibly disparage their names. http://PropGods.com : PowerTech OFS4 in 17 pitch. This propeller ships about four weeks after you order. If you don't like it, you can return it for $40 plus shipping. It is sai...
- Tue Nov 08, 2022 11:30 am
- Forum: PERFORMANCE
- Topic: 2000 Outrage 18 with 225-HP Cannot Stay on Plane at Low Speed
- Replies: 12
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Re: 2000 Outrage 18 with 225-HP Cannot Stay on Plane at Low Speed
Sorry about the position description. The ENGINE MOUNTING HEIGHT is three-holes-up from lowest position. I have done a lot of reading on [the problem of the boat not being able to stay on plane at low speed]. I have a feel for the direction I need to go. However, two different propeller specialists ...
- Mon Nov 07, 2022 12:00 pm
- Forum: PERFORMANCE
- Topic: 2000 Outrage 18 with 225-HP Cannot Stay on Plane at Low Speed
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Re: 2000 Outrage 18 with 225-HP Cannot Stay on Plane at Low Speed
Jim, You are 100% on with respect to power band. Other than propwllwe selection, I had considered this as the possible main reason the engine seems to change apwws when trying to climb or come down from different waves with varying pressure on the hull. At the lower engine speeds, the torque is just...
- Sat Nov 05, 2022 3:16 pm
- Forum: PERFORMANCE
- Topic: 2000 Outrage 18 with 225-HP Cannot Stay on Plane at Low Speed
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2000 Outrage 18 with 225-HP Cannot Stay on Plane at Low Speed
[For an OUTRAGE 18 with a 225-HP Mercury OptiMax 225-HP engine:] Q1: would switching to a 15 x 15-pitch four-bladed propeller give the hull more stability? Q2: would switching to a 15 x 15-pitch four-bladed propeller give the hull more lift? Q3: would switching to a 15 x 15-pitch four-bladed propell...
- Wed Jul 27, 2016 9:43 am
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: 2000 Outrage 18 Navigation Lamp Removal
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2000 Outrage 18 Navigation Lamp Removal
Before I muscle off the old [sidelight lamps on the bow of a 2000 Boston Whaler OUTRAGE 18 boat] that have deteriorated lenses in both starboard and port, does anyone know what adhesive is used to attach them? I bought new ones with LED replacement core that look the same but need to replace the ent...